Most Surveilled Cities in the World (Cameras per 1,000 people)
Taiyuan, China is the most surveilled city in the world, with 117 cameras per 1,000 people. The city has a population of over 4 million people, and it is estimated that there are over 450,000 surveillance cameras in the city.
Hyderabad, India is the second most surveilled city in the world, with 83.32 cameras per 1,000 people. The city has a population of over 10 million people, and it is estimated that there are over 800,000 surveillance cameras in the city.
Indore, India is the third most surveilled city in the world, with 60.57 cameras per 1,000 people. The city has a population of over 3.3 million people, and it is estimated that there are over 200,000 surveillance cameras in the city.
Delhi, India is the fourth most surveilled city in the world, with 19.96 cameras per 1,000 people. The city has a population of over 22 million people, and it is estimated that there are over 440,000 surveillance cameras in the city.
London, England is the fifth most surveilled city in the world, with 13.21 cameras per 1,000 people. The city has a population of over 9 million people, and it is estimated that there are over 120,000 surveillance cameras in the city.
Other notable cities on the list include:
- Singapore, Singapore (17.94 cameras per 1,000 people)
- Moscow, Russia (16.88 cameras per 1,000 people)
- Baghdad, Iraq (15.56 cameras per 1,000 people)
- Seoul, South Korea (14.47 cameras per 1,000 people)
- St. Petersburg, Russia (13.49 cameras per 1,000 people)
Surveillance cameras are used in cities for a variety of reasons, including public safety, crime prevention, and traffic management. However, the use of surveillance cameras has also raised concerns about privacy and civil liberties.
Critics of surveillance cameras argue that they can be used to track people’s movements and activities without their knowledge or consent. They also argue that surveillance cameras can be used to intimidate and oppress people.
Supporters of surveillance cameras argue that they are an essential tool for law enforcement and that they can help to make cities safer. They also argue that the benefits of surveillance cameras outweigh the risks.
The debate over the use of surveillance cameras is likely to continue as cities around the world continue to install more and more cameras.
